Todd Pettit

Dr. Todd Pettit was born and raised in Quincy, IL. He is a 1989 graduate of Quincy Senior High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education with a minor in piano performance from Quincy University, (Quincy, IL), a master’s degree in education - School Administration from Indiana University (Bloomington, IN), and a Doctor of Education - School Leadership degree from Saint Louis University, (St. Louis, MO).

Dr. Pettit began his teaching career with QPS before moving to Indianapolis, IN where he worked in arts and music education at Butler University and the University of Indianapolis before beginning a tenure as Music Education Specialist with Perry Township Schools.
During his time with Perry Township Schools, Pettit received the State Life Membership award from the Congress of Parents & Teachers. Upon completion of graduate school at Indiana University, Pettit relocated to southern Illinois serving as Assistant Principal for
Collinsville Middle School for 3 years, followed by Principal of Kreitner Elementary School for 7 years.

Dr. Pettit returned to Quincy in 2019 accepting the position of Director of Music Education with Quincy Public Schools. During this tenure he led the K – 12 music programs through staffing and scheduling realignment, a focus on K – 12 music curricula mapping, including
adding three music elective courses at the high school all while leading the music department through obtaining several grants and sustaining corporate and private donor partnerships.

Dr. Pettit was named Superintendent of Quincy Public Schools July 1st, 2022 and is proud to be the first Quincy Senior High School alum to serve as superintendent in the history of the district. 

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